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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,275

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,173

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $7,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelSanta FePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $25,630 $33,550 $39,089
AWD 1,700    
3.5L V6 1,950    
Premium Package 2,050 3,400  
Floor mats 125 225 225
Class II trailer hitch 350    
4WD   1,690 1,690
Roof rack crossbars   355 355
AWD 1,581    
3.5L V6 1,814    
Premium Package 1,907 3,151  
Floor mats 100 175 175
Class II trailer hitch 316    
4WD   1,569 1,569
Roof rack crossbars   286 286
Options (change) 6,175 5,670 2,270
Options (change) 5,718 5,181 2,030
Destination 825 960 960
Total Price $34,275 $42,730 $45,300
Total Invoice $32,173 $39,691 $42,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year201220172017
ModelSanta FePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$34,275$42,730$45,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$38,090$38,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$32,173$39,691$42,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-6,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,173$35,381$35,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220172017
ModelSanta FePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$9,165$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,310-6,168

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122017
ModelSanta FePathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length184.1 in198.5 in
Width74.4 in77.2 in
Height67.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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